4455-13-4

Basic information

• Product Name: ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
• Synonyms: FEMA 3835;ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE;ETHYL ALPHA-(METHYLTHIO)ACETATE;ETHYL 2-(METHYLTHIO)ACETATE;METHYLTHIOACETIC ACID ETHYL ESTER;(Methylmercapto)-essigsαure-ethylester;(methylthio)-aceticaciethylester;Acetic acid, (methylthio)-, ethyl ester
• CAS NO: 4455-13-4
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂S
• Molecular Weight: 134.2
• EINECS: 224-700-2
• Product Categories: C2 to C5;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters
• Mol File: 4455-13-4.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 70-72 °C25 mm Hg(lit.)
• Flash Point: 139 °F
• Appearance: colorless/
• Density: 1.043 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 1.91mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.459(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• Water Solubility: Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
• Sensitive: Moisture Sensitive
• BRN: 1744999
• CAS DataBase Reference: ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE(4455-13-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE(4455-13-4)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• RIDADR: UN 3272 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 3
• HazardClass: 3
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 4455-13-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Analytical Chemistry:
ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE is used as an internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines. This application aids in enhancing the accuracy and reliability of the analysis.
Used in Food Industry:
ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE is utilized as a flavoring agent in the food industry, particularly for imparting its unique sweet, fruity, and rummy taste to various products.
Used in Flavor and Fragrance Industry:
Due to its distinct aroma characteristics, ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE is also employed in the flavor and fragrance industry to create and enhance the sensory profiles of different products.
Occurrence:
ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE has been reported to be found in various fruits, including melon, apple, pineapple, durian, yellow passion fruit, and kiwifruit, contributing to their unique taste and aroma.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 1-2 ppm

InChI:InChI=1/C5H10O2S/c1-3-7-5(6)4-8-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 105-39-5 chloroacetic acid ethyl ester 
• 5188-07-8 sodium thiomethoxide 
• 75-18-3 dimethylsulfide 
• 105-36-2 ethyl bromoacetate 
• 64-17-5 ethanol 
• 2444-37-3 methylsulfanyl-acetic acid 
• 74-93-1 methylthiol 
• 4455-14-5 ethyl 2-(methylsulfinyl)acetate 
• 5187-82-6 (ethoxycarbonylmethyl)dimethylsulfonium bromide 
• 70406-92-7 N-(6-amino-2,3-dichlorobenzyl)glycine ethyl ester 
• 10191-60-3 dimethyl N-cyanodithioiminocarbonate 
• 623-51-8 ethyl 2-sulfanylacetate 
• 616-38-6 carbonic acid dimethyl ester 
• 1665-65-2 diethyl 2,2'-disulfanediyldiacetate 

Downstream Products

• 22551-24-2 2-(methylthio)acetamide 
• 4455-15-6 ethyl methanesulfonylacetate 
• 4455-14-5 ethyl 2-(methylsulfinyl)acetate 
• 925-47-3 diethyl thioglycolate 
• 18813-51-9 Methylmercaptoessigsaeure-benzylamid 
• 81423-80-5 ethyl 2-(methylthio)-4-(ethoxycarbonyl)-7-phenylhept-4-en-6-ynoate 
• 72730-28-0 (2-Methylene-cyclohexyl)-methylsulfanyl-acetic acid ethyl ester 
• 80726-52-9 1,3-dihydro-3-(methylthio)-4-phenyl-2H-indol-2-one 
• 80726-53-0 1,3-dihydro-3-(methylthio)-6-phenyl-2H-indol-2-one 

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